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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.12, 859.92 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.12, 859.92 and 188.40 is: 282.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.12 : 859.92 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.12/859.92 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.12x = 859.92 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.12x = 162,008.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,008.93/573.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.68

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